Fivecast CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Brenton Cooper draws on his interactions with Fivecast customers to outline key OSINT trends for 2025 and how Fivecast is innovating to address the many challenges and support successful intelligence missions across the globe. Osint: A game changer in modern intelligence Over the past few years, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has…
What is OSINT, and whY is it important IN 2025?
Fivecast CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Brenton Cooper, defines open-source intelligence (OSINT) and outlines the OSINT trends and innovations driving successful intelligence missions across the globe in 2025.
Osint Defined OSINT is coming of age and will become an even more important piece of the intelligence puzzle in…
In this blog, a Fivecast Tradecraft advisor outlines how OSINT helps address security vetting challenges with a focus on identity resolution. Read on to explore how Fivecast solutions address this challenge. Big Data Impact on Security Vetting The most significant challenge investigators and analyst teams face when conducting security vetting and risk assessment at scale…
In this blog our Tradecraft Advisor examines the role of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) in enhancing investigative interviews. Discover how these tools can fill intelligence gaps and provide insights for more effective interviews. Using OSINT to Inform the Investigator’s Interview Process It is common practice for an investigator to make a…
In this blog, we delve into the complexities of tackling the increasing problem of counterfeit goods online and explore how Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and social media intelligence (SOCMINT) can aid in the fight against these illicit activities. The ever-evolving digital era has ushered in unprecedented convenience for consumers, allowing them to shop online from the…
In this blog, Dr. Brenton Cooper, Fivecast CEO and EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Finalist shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he developed Fivecast into a market-leading open-source intelligence company with a global footprint. The Essence of Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs must recognize and adapt to opportunities, transforming them into innovative businesses. The opportunity for Fivecast…
In this blog, Fivecast Tradecraft Advisors draw on their expertise to discuss the intricacies of Open-Source Intelligence best practices, and the power of entity-centric collection. Mastering Advanced OSINT techniques Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Publicly Available Information (PAI) Research Courses have traditionally focused heavily on teaching students how to build keyword queries to uncover content of…
In this blog, Sam Pearce, Fivecast Channel Sales Director (APAC), reviews Eliot Higgins’ book ‘We are Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People’ and explores the advancements in open-source intelligence in the last few years. The Power of OSINT: Reviewing “We are Bellingcat” Over the last few weeks, I finally found the time to read…
While the online world can be invaluable for brand building, it can also present risks to brand reputation. Global organizations from Fortune 500 to small businesses can increasingly benefit from open-source intelligence (OSINT) to monitor and protect one of their single biggest assets – their brand. harnessing osint to safeguard your brand’s reputation An organization’s…
In this blog, Fivecast Tradecraft Advisors draw on their Defense and National Security expertise to discuss the role open-source intelligence (OSINT) plays in assessing military capability, a role that is highly relevant given the current geopolitical environment. Tracking the movements of military and para-military forces at the global level has long been the domain of…
In this blog, Dr Sarah James, a data scientist at Fivecast, explores the importance of unstructured data to open-source intelligence investigations and the role that new AI technologies play in uncovering hidden online narratives and empowering intelligence teams through topic analysis. The AI and OSINT Revolution With an ever-growing amount of online data, intelligence analysts…
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